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Despite repeated Government commitments on greater integration of health and social care, it is clear from talking to those at the coalface that that has simply not happened. One of the most obvious examples is the collection and sharing of a patient’s information to trusted bodies that are involved in the individual’s care. Despite digital solutions existing, the Government has been much too slow to take action and seems to be stuck in an analogue age. In lodging amendment 120, I want the use of digital technology to improve data sharing.

Despite the Government’s track record, I remain an optimist. That is why I lodged amendment 120, which would require the creation of that digital shared record and which sets out practical examples of what it should include, with safeguards around the sharing of information and data protection. The detail will be for Government to bring forward in regulations. We do not believe that amendment 120 relates to a reserved area, but if the minister is willing to discuss it, I will consider withdrawing it.

For the record, we support all the other amendments in the group.

I will make a tiny contribution. I have sympathy with Brian Whittle’s frustrations, although I do not believe that the committee should support his amendments. It is the case that the right to breaks for carers and Anne’s law could have been introduced much sooner. I hesitate to point out that the minister has already rejected amendments on embedding human rights in the bill. I, of course, hope to work with the minister, but I recognise Brian Whittle’s frustrations, although I do not advocate support for his amendments.

I think that the minister gave an indication that she is prepared to discuss the matter before stage 3. If that is the case, I am happy not to move amendment 120.

Amendment 120 not moved.

Amendment 121 moved—[Sandesh Gulhane].

There is currently no effective strategy, which is why I think that the bill needs to be amended. There is a lack of transparency among some of the social care bodies, and trying to get information from them is like trying to get blood out of a stone. We absolutely need to improve data and reporting—if we do not, how will we measure progress?

However, the minister will be pleased to hear that I will be consistently reasonable. I will seek to withdraw amendment 115 and will not move amendments 126 and 127, on the understanding that she will work with me prior to stage 3 to bring something back.

Amendment 115, by agreement, withdrawn.

Section 36—Care records

It was 2017.

Absolutely—they are the ones who know. However, eight years have passed and there has been no update or attempt to complete that data set.

How many returns have you received from those fisheries? What enforcement action, if any, have you taken against those that do not return catch data?

Not all the fisheries provide catch returns.

I intend to press it, convener.

Thank you, convener. I have a number of questions about the Endrick Water. Cabinet secretary, do you know yet how many riparian owners there are on the Endrick?

But there are some active fisheries. I understand what you said to my colleague earlier about a series of letters. Is any enforcement action taken if active fisheries do not provide returns?